New Born Baby/Child Health Care Part 1

These things must be taken care of the newborn baby.

Part-1 

Our happiness knows no bounds when a new guest arrives in the family.  Everyone starts preparing for the arrival of the new baby.  There are thousands of thoughts in the midst of all these things.  Thousands of questions including how to take care, what to do, what to do!  We have to take care of everything from feeding, bathing, massaging the baby.  And for new parents, taking care of a newborn baby is also challenging.  So let's know today, some important things about newborn baby care.

Cleanliness of Oneself

Wash your hands thoroughly before touching the baby.  If washing hands regularly is not possible, use disinfectant handwash or instant hand sanitizer.  There will be no risk of infection.  Ask other family members to wash their hands when holding the baby.

Time to feed the baby

It is very important to feed the baby at the right time.  Newborn babies should be fed every 2 to 3 hours.  That means you may have to feed the baby 8-12 times in 24 hours.  In the first 6 months of the baby, the baby should be exclusively breastfed.  Mother's milk contains all the nutrients and antibodies needed by the baby, which boost the baby's growth and immunity.  Many times children do not get milk or cannot eat due to various reasons.  In that case, the baby should be fed formula milk with doctor's advice.  In that case, check the expiry date, exact quantity and quality of the milk before buying.  And if the baby has any problem due to feeding the bought milk, the baby should be taken to the doctor.

Baby Burp

After each feeding of the babies, they are swaddled in a special way.  Which is called baby burp in English.  Babies swallow air while eating and this can lead to gas accumulation in the stomach.  This may also cause abdominal pain.  This excess air in the baby's stomach can be expelled by lifting the baby.  For this, gently hold the baby close to your chest with one hand.  Rest his chin on your shoulder.  With your other hand, tap very gently on his back until the baby gurgles.

Keep baby's tongue clean

A white coating can be seen on the baby's tongue due to milk consumption.  And this white lining is called oral thrush.  Oral thrush can cause tongue ulcers in children if not cleared.  So use soft dry cloth to clean it.  One day a week, wipe the tongue of the little baby.

Cut the newborn's nails

Young babies' nails grow very quickly And scratching your own nails can cause deep scratches on the baby's skin. Children's skin is very sensitive, so there is a possibility of skin sores from scratches So children's nails should be cut nicely Cut the nails carefully when the child is asleep. There will be no fear of movement or cutting Use baby nail cutters or baby nail clippers like scissors to cut the nails. But whichever one you use, wash it once in disinfectant water before use Children's nails are usually soft, but if they feel hard, trim them immediately after bathing.

See Part 2 for more....